martyn wright Posted August 19 Author Report Share Posted August 19 Hi! Spoke to Motolita and the Pencil with connector is the same size as the normal Herald Vitesse pencil which also fits my Springalex Boss! With a hole width of 8mm! With VAT and Postage £15.50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 Result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 (edited) Just be aware the offset to the column ring might be different and need a spacer. Also the spring contact of the horn push to the boss was painted so couldn't complete the circuit. That had me stumped for some time until I checked for continuity. Once the paint was removed the horn worked 😊. Also check the boss doesn't make contact with the steering column shroud. You'll know if that happens as the horn will shatter a peaceful day🙉 Iain Edited August 19 by Iain T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn wright Posted August 19 Author Report Share Posted August 19 Hi! Spoke to Motolita and the Pencil with connector is the same size as the normal Herald Vitesse pencil which also fits my Springalex Boss! With a hole width of 8mm! With VAT and Postage £15.50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn wright Posted August 19 Author Report Share Posted August 19 Hi Iain! Great minds think alike! Cleaned the paint off the spring and it worked! So I know the horns work! Just waiting for Pencil to arrive ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn wright Posted August 31 Author Report Share Posted August 31 (edited) Well! The Motolita Horn Pencil and Connector fitted a treat! And now everything is working? I did ordered an original pencil fm Retro spares 2 weeks ago but it still hasn't arrived(no rush tho! Ha!) Edited August 31 by martyn wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted August 31 Report Share Posted August 31 7 hours ago, martyn wright said: Well! The Motolita Horn Pencil and Connector fitted a treat! And now everything is working? I did ordered an original pencil fm Retro spares 2 weeks ago but it still hasn't arrived(no rush tho! Ha Well done! My steering column now seems to have developed a few millimetres of in and out movement so occasionally it earths on the surround a sets the horn off. Embarrassing and now I've finished playing with my hubs (for the moment) it's first on the list to inspect. Don't you love getting in the footwell .....! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn wright Posted August 31 Author Report Share Posted August 31 (edited) Hi Iain! Have you adjusted/tightened the rake? If I get into the footwelI i have mega problems getting in and out! That's why my seat is sitting on the table lol 😆 Edited August 31 by martyn wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 1 Report Share Posted September 1 15 hours ago, Iain T said: My steering column now seems to have developed a few millimetres of in and out movement so occasionally it earths on the surround a sets the horn off. Probably movement at the joint in the engine bay, they can move a considerable amount sometimes - or at least it feels like a lot when you're driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted September 1 Report Share Posted September 1 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Probably movement at the joint in the engine bay I'll give it a tug before I venture into the footwell. I now drive as many around here ie constantly on the horn at every junction! A bit dangerous as last week I saw two gangs of blokes emerge from two cars and square up to one another over lane rage. Edited September 1 by Iain T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 1 Report Share Posted September 1 yes check there are 3 pinch bolts 2 on the UJ and one at the rack Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted September 1 Report Share Posted September 1 7 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: Probably movement at the joint in the engine bay, they can move a considerable amount sometimes - or at least it feels like a lot when you're driving. It was the UJ lower joint into the rack spline. It looks like groove in the rack spline is bigger than the 5/16 bolt. A bu**er to get to and tighten with any force so for access I took off the side valance. It doesn't move now and no horn beeps. Upwards and onwards! Definitely time for a Sharp's Offshore beer. Cheers 🍻 Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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